Review: ‘The Ghost at the Feast’ by Robert Kagan
In the second installment of his “Dangerous Nation” trilogy, the veteran foreign policy critic argues for embracing the better angels of America’s imperialist nature.
Newly Published, From Y.A. Novels to Sharks and More
A selection of recently published books.
‘Spare,’ by Prince Harry: Book Review
At once emotional and embittered, the royal memoir is mired in a paradox: drawing endless attention in an effort to renounce fame.
Book Review: ‘The Half Known Life,’ by Pico Iyer
In “The Half Known Life,” Pico Iyer journeys around the globe to study conceptions of the world beyond.
Book Review: ‘The Riders Come Out at Night,’ by Ali Winston and Darwin BondGraham
“The Riders Come Out at Night,” by Ali Winston and Darwin BondGraham, is a case study of corruption and reform within a single police department — with implications for all of us.
Book Review: ‘Flora Macdonald,’ by Flora Fraser
Since her daring mission in 1746, Flora Macdonald has lived on in myth. A new biography by Flora Fraser attempts to sort fact from fiction.
Book Review: ‘The Deluge,’ by Stephen Markley
As catastrophe approaches, Stephen Markley’s “The Deluge” considers its many facets.
Book Review: ‘Ghost Season,’ by Fatin Abbas
“Ghost Season,” by Fatin Abbas, follows five characters in a border town surrounded by conflict.
National Endowment for the Humanities Announces $28.1 Million in Grants
The first round of funding for the year will support 204 projects across the country.
Top Takeaways from Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’ Memoir
The much-anticipated book offers few revelations, in the wake of leaks and high-profile interviews, but it tucks familiar incidents into a broader narrative.
Charles Simic, Pulitzer-Winning Poet and U.S. Laureate, Dies at 84
A Serbian-born American, he left the impression in his verse that he had “poked a hole into everyday life to reveal a glimpse of something endless.”
Naomi Replansky, Poet of Hopeful Struggle, Dies at 104
Her verse examined social history through individual lives, including her own, in which she later found love. Yet for all the admiration she inspired, she was unheralded.
Jean Paré, Best-Selling ‘Everyday’ Cookbook Author, Dies at 95
With easy-to-follow recipes developed in her native Canada, she became one of the world’s top cookbook authors, publishing more than 30 million copies.
Has Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’ Changed Public Opinion of Him?
Even in the United States, which has a high tolerance for redemptive stories about overcoming trauma and family dysfunction, the tide seems to be turning.
Prince Harry, Up Close
Reading the royal portrait on “Spare.”
Book Review: ‘The Wandering Mind: What Medieval Monks Tell Us About Distraction,’ by Jamie Kreiner
In “The Wandering Mind,” the historian Jamie Kreiner shows that the struggle to focus is not just a digital-age blight but afflicted even those who spent their lives in seclusion and prayer.
Review: ‘The Bandit Queens,’ by Parini Shroff
In Parini Shroff’s debut novel, “The Bandit Queens,” a group of wives get the ultimate revenge on their no-good husbands.
What We Learned From Prince Harry’s ITV and ‘60 Minutes’ Interviews
Two days before the publication of his memoir, “Spare,” Harry appeared at ease and at times emotional in high-profile interviews in the United States and Britain.
Russell Banks, Novelist Steeped in the Working Class, Dies at 82
He brought his own sometimes painful blue-collar experiences to bear in acclaimed stories exploring issues of race, class and power in American life.
Book Review: ‘The Edge of the Plain,’ by James Crawford
In “The Edge of the Plain,” the journalist James Crawford asks whether good fences really do make good neighbors.
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